Studies show that US coverage is Israeli-centric. The main bureaus for CNN, Associated Press, Time, etc. are located in Israel and often staffed by Israelis. The son of the NY Times bureau chief is in the Israeli army;"pundit" Jeffrey Goldberg served in the IDF; Wolf Blitzer worked for AIPAC. Because the U.S. gives Israel over $8 million/day - more than to any other nation - we feel it is essential that we be fully informed on this region. Below are news reports to augment mainstream coverage.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Daily Situation Report: August 17, 2009


PMG
Israeli occupation forces
  • conducted 33 raids into Palestinian territory
  • detained/kidnapped 30 Palestinians
  • attacked Palestinian fishermen
  • demolished 2 Palestinian wells
  • closed off towns, villages, and roads
  • confiscated a Palestinian fishing boat
Israeli civilians living on Palestinian land
  • torched Palestinian olive trees
Palestinians
  • held 2 demonstrations
Full report
at 8/19/2009 06:54:00 AM